Model 651 22 magnum
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*Magic*
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I have one that I use at the range quite often, I used it to teach my daughter to shoot with. It is a favorite of mine to small game hunt with. Mines came with the extra 22LR cylinder which really makes it a fun plinking gun, since 22 mag is so hard to find in my neck of the woods!
Did yours come with the extra cylinder?
Did yours come with the extra cylinder?
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You did well at $600, recent sales have been $2-300 higher.
You are lucky, a Forum search only came up with 1,180 posts
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You are lucky, a Forum search only came up with 1,180 posts
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You got a dandy there. In the past year a few have shown up at the local gun shows for over $1000. You did good. Be sure to wear ear protection, it is loud.
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I was offered a 2 inch 651 some 5-6 years back for $400, but passed up the deal, being in the midst of a Garand, 1903 phase.
SAFireman
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Murphydog is right on the $$$
The SS Smith & Wessons are bringing good money and the 651/650's have a cult-like following.
Good luck with your new S&W
The SS Smith & Wessons are bringing good money and the 651/650's have a cult-like following.
Good luck with your new S&W
Kernel Crittenden
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In a pinch you can shoot .22 LR in it. All that will happen is the cases will split.
Not something you should probably do everyday, but if ya need to, it's an option.
Not long after they came out I bought one to use as a "survival" type belt gun for a planned western hunt. You can easily carry 100 rounds in a pouch on your belt or in a backpack, and at that time I could see well enough to actually have a good chance of hitting a rabbit or grouse with it at a respectable distance.
I received it around Christmas of whatever year it was and a friend came over to take a look at it. He suggested we walk outside and give it a try. Until we got outside I had not noticed what an awful sight picture the red ramp and rather narrow-notch black rear blade gave me to work with. I was complaining about that as I loaded three rounds and fired them. We walked down to the target 15-yards away and all three holes were touching. This was using Winchester brand hollow-points. He decided complaining about the sights was not a real good use of my time.
My 651 is undoubtedly my most accurate small-frame S&W .22. And, as Jeff Cooper used to quip about the Model 51, a short-barreled .22 WMRF revolver "...is perfect for signalling!" Wear your ear muffs.
I received it around Christmas of whatever year it was and a friend came over to take a look at it. He suggested we walk outside and give it a try. Until we got outside I had not noticed what an awful sight picture the red ramp and rather narrow-notch black rear blade gave me to work with. I was complaining about that as I loaded three rounds and fired them. We walked down to the target 15-yards away and all three holes were touching. This was using Winchester brand hollow-points. He decided complaining about the sights was not a real good use of my time.
My 651 is undoubtedly my most accurate small-frame S&W .22. And, as Jeff Cooper used to quip about the Model 51, a short-barreled .22 WMRF revolver "...is perfect for signalling!" Wear your ear muffs.
kthom
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I've got one just like it that I gave the same money for a couple of years ago at a gun show. I thought it was on the high side at the time, but I hadn't seen one for sale in a very long while so I whipped out my billfold. My buddy there with me said he'd give me an extra $50 for it after I got it paid for. I smiled and said, ""No thanks!". I might have bought it a slight bit early then for that money, but I really don't think so. I certainly would not have trouble getting my money back for it today, and neither will you. It's just a neat revolver, and has a lot of practical uses beyond just shooting it for fun! Congratulations!!
I have seen some offered for sale for over $800 and a few near $1000. What they actually sold for I don't know.
ridgewalker
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Here is my 651 which came with a 22 LR cylinder too. I have only shot it with mags since I have other guns with are LR only. It’s loud but fun to shoot.
Regarding the value, there is a limited number of people who shoot 22 magnum so that reduces the value somewhat.
Regarding the value, there is a limited number of people who shoot 22 magnum so that reduces the value somewhat.
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Very nice. I love me some .22 Magnum
Cal44
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I bought a 650 at a LGS last year.
Paid $750 with no 22LR cylinder. Not a great deal, but not too bad either.
22 Mag is fun to shoot.
And it's finally available again and prices are going down.
The loudness doesn't both me. It's no worse that a 38 Special and significantly less than a 357 magnum.
Paid $750 with no 22LR cylinder. Not a great deal, but not too bad either.
22 Mag is fun to shoot.
And it's finally available again and prices are going down.
The loudness doesn't both me. It's no worse that a 38 Special and significantly less than a 357 magnum.
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I bought a 650 at a LGS last year.
Paid $750 with no 22LR cylinder. Not a great deal, but not too bad either.
22 Mag is fun to shoot.
And it's finally available again and prices are going down.
The loudness doesn't both me. It's no worse that a 38 Special and significantly less than a 357 magnum.
I have this same gun, 650 3", fixed sights, bought it new in '84 or 85. Neat little gun, I carried it occasionally for a couple of years. Still have the original box and papers, so it's now a safe-queen as it is in like new condition.
SuperMan
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The 651 is a great survival gun in that one has the power of a .22 rifle in a pocket size handgun.
.22 Magnum from a revolver - RimfireCentral.com Forums
Have had several 651s and one 650. Found an extra 63 cylinder and had it fitted to one of the 651s. Sold the 650 mainly because it didn't shoot to POA for me...
My current .22 Magnum J is a 63 that was fitted with a 651/650 cylinder...an excellent shooter....
Bob
.22 Magnum from a revolver - RimfireCentral.com Forums
Have had several 651s and one 650. Found an extra 63 cylinder and had it fitted to one of the 651s. Sold the 650 mainly because it didn't shoot to POA for me...
My current .22 Magnum J is a 63 that was fitted with a 651/650 cylinder...an excellent shooter....
Bob
